Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar. Photo/Agencies In the IPL’s competitive environment, where player transfers and auctions are common, there’s a rare club of cricketers who have maintained stable relationships with their respective teams. These players have become synonymous with their teams’ identities, contributing significantly to their franchises’ success and culture.Here’s a list of such…
India’s assistant coach has sent a stern message ahead of the first Test in Eden Gardens (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has set the tone ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, describing it as a key step in India’s bid to reach next year’s World Test Championship (WTC)…
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam. Agencies: IANS, AP In the latest ICC men’s ODI player rankings released on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma maintained his top position in batting with 781 rating points, while several Pakistani players showed significant movement, however Babar Azam dropped two spots to seventh place with 709 points, marking his first time…
File photo of Punjab bowler Harpreet Brar during a nets session with Virat Kohli in the background. (Instagram) NEW DELHI: In February 2022, Harpreet Brar posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “Catch the opportunity.”The image was special because it had Virat Kohli in it, watching Brar take a catch from close range. It…
East Bengal players in a huddle. (Twitter | @eastbengal_fc) New Delhi: Three of India’s top football clubs have halted operations amid the uncertainty over the future of the sport in the country. Kerala Blasters, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Odisha FC have all suspended operations of their first teams. For the four teams that remain…
NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday confirmed that in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel will feature in the playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, beginning Friday. The 24-year-old, who has been in stellar touch with the bat, has forced his way into the lineup, while young all-rounder…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan has finally addressed the growing online speculation surrounding a viral photograph of him with a woman at a recent charity event. On Tuesday, the leg-spinner confirmed on Instagram that the woman in the picture is his wife, putting an end to days of social media chatter.Go Beyond The…
NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma, the face of India’s modern T20 revolution, continues to prove that nothing is truly impossible in the shortest format of the game. The explosive left-hander, who has redefined batting aggression with his fearless approach, has now revealed a new tattoo that perfectly captures his mindset at the crease.Go Beyond The Boundary…
England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. (Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at criticism over his team’s limited preparation for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying the squad has done “everything possible” to be ready for the challenge of winning a Test Down Under for the first time in…
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested three potential replacements for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the franchise faces the reported departures of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals. The players Ashwin believes CSK could target ahead of the IPL 2026 auction in…
Aishwary Tomar, Samrat Rana, Esha Singh win silver at ISSF World Championship. (Credits: X) Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secured a silver medal and equaled a world record in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. In addition, Indian duo Samrat Rana and Esha…
R Praggnanandhaa vs Daniil Dubov (Photo Credit: Michal Walusza/FIDE) In the FIDE World Cup 2025’s fourth round first games played in Panaji, multiple Indian Grandmasters achieved draws while two-time champion Levon Aronian secured a victory.R Praggnanandhaa faced a challenging situation with white pieces against GM Daniil Dubov but managed to secure a draw. The game…
Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India prepare to host reigning World Test Championship (WTC) winners South Africa in a high-stakes two-Test series starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, the battle for the top spots in the 2025–27 WTC cycle is set to intensify. With every point crucial in the race…
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sunil Chhetri (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: India’s top footballers, including former captain Sunil Chhetri, goalkeeper and current skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and defender Sandesh Jhingan, have issued an emotional public plea urging football authorities to restart the paused Indian Super League (ISL) season, warning that their “anger and frustration” has…
Commonwealth games 2026 (Image: X) New Delhi: The King’s Baton Relay will be showcased in New Delhi from November 11 in its journey across the Commonwealth nations as part of the ceremonial process of the 2026 Games in Glasgow. After being displayed in the national capital for two days, the Baton will head to Ahmedabad.The…
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement. (Credits: X) Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Tuesday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament appearance as he approaches the end of his illustrious career.When asked about his World Cup farewell, Ronaldo responded, “soon for me means in 10 years … no, I’m joking”. He…
Dutch Grandmaster (GM) Anish Giri has addressed recent criticism of the FIDE World Cup conditions in Goa, dismissing certain claims as exaggerated and unfounded.The controversy began when Ian Nepomniachtchi, a two-time world championship contender, expressed dissatisfaction after his early elimination in the second round by Indian grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh.“One of those places that you won’t…
Viswanathan Anand and Anish Giri (Screengrabs) The FIDE World Cup is currently taking place in Goa, bringing together top chess players from around the world, including Levon Aronian and Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri.A humorous video has gone viral on social media, where players were asked about the location of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026.“Either…
Delhi’s Simarjeet Singh with teammates celebrates a wicket during the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 cricket match between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia)(PTI11_08_2025_000320B) NEW DELHI: The start to the Ranji Trophy season has been nothing short of disastrous for Delhi. Four matches, seven…
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins silver at ISSF World Championship. (Credits: X) Indian Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar secured a silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the ISSF World Championship on Tuesday, after equaling the world record in qualification with a score of 597-40x.In the final, Tomar shot 466.9 to finish…
